Amherst Cultural Council

The Amherst Cultural Council seeks to fund projects that enhance the quality of life for all residents of Amherst--children and adults. In addition, the ACC wants its funds to provide opportunities to performing and creative artists, writers, and lecturers in many fields to share their expertise with the public.

Amount Available for Granting in FY
2018

$28,630

Amherst Cultural Council Local Guidelines
• Venues and dates must be confirmed when submitting an application. Please include a letter from the venue as confirmation.
• Travel expenditures will not be reimbursed.
• Only one application from each organization or individual will be considered. Multi program/project requests must be combined under one application.
• Applications from students are encouraged, but we do not support projects whose sole purpose is fulfillment of a requirement for a degree program.
• From repeat applicants, new programming/projects will be given preference.
• K through 12 applications for projects and field trips must state how they relate to classroom activities and curriculum.
• We will consider funding tickets for students and one adult for one trip per grade per school.
• There will be no partial payments; reimbursement will be made upon completion of the grant project.
• Applications from Amherst residents and from organizations that serve the local community will be given preference